Jibou Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (29/100)
Is Jibou safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Jibou scores 29/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Romania Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 14 Oct 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Transport safety (score 28)
September 27, 2026
Jibou, Romania has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 29 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 28/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Romania travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Jibou currently sits at 29/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Jibou is transport safety (28/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (41/100).
A score of 29 is higher than the scores of 26% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 28, 2026
Jibou, Romania currently maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 29 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 1. Active safety considerations include an ongoing drought alert affecting the region, alongside a Level 2 global polio health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:26 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Transport safety (score 28/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Crime (score 22/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Jibou
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Jibou
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Jibou for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 28/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 18/100 · Natural disaster 15/100), older travelers (Health 18/100 · Transport 28/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 28/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Jibou
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Romania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 07:23:59 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Jibou happened in July (2 of 8 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Romania travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Romania entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Jibou
Jibou has 1 hospitals, 2 police stations and 2 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Spital Jibou
- Police: Poliția Jibou
- Police: Poliția Jibou
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Secția de Pompieri Jibou
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Romania)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Jibou is a small town with limited local medical infrastructure, though emergency response is accessible via standard channels. For specialized care or major medical treatments, travelers may need to travel to larger regional hubs like Zalău.
Common scam patterns
- Railway Station Theft. Incidents of robbery and bag-snatching can occur around transport hubs, such as a reported theft targeting a traveler's bag in the local train station. Remain vigilant with your personal belongings when arriving or departing by train. Tip: Keep a tight grip on bags, purses, and valuables when navigating the Jibou railway station.
- Unlicensed Street Vendor Scam. Individuals may expose and sell various items without proper certificates of conformity, often operating near medical facilities. Always verify the legitimacy of street vendors before purchasing goods. Tip: Avoid purchasing items or products from unauthorized street vendors or impromptu stalls.
Area notes
- Vasile Fati Botanical Garden Area. This area features the expansive botanical garden, which is a major attraction and best explored with comfortable shoes and insect repellent in the summer.
- Jibou Railway Station. The railway station area requires vigilance, as local incidents such as robberies have been reported around the station.
- Vasile Fati Botanical Garden area. An expansive and popular local attraction where visitors spend at least half a day exploring.
- Jibou railway station. The town's regional railway hub where incidents such as robberies have been reported during early hours.
- Jibou. A small town known for its tranquil atmosphere, the famous Vasile Fati Botanical Garden, and the old Wesselényi Castle.
- Rona. One of the four villages included within the broader Jibou administrative town area.
- Vasile Fati Botanical Garden Area. This area features the town's major botanical attraction and an expansive park setting popular with visitors.
- Jibou Railway Station. Transport hubs like the local train station require extra vigilance due to reported incidents of theft and bag-snatching.
- Jibou Town Center. The main town area offers a tranquil, small-town atmosphere with relaxed pacing and general safety for explorers.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 19 → 29 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Jibou's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Jibou
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Jibou, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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